Venture & Innovation Partner
Data-driven pre-seed investment for exceptional founders — with FoundersEdge
FoundersEdge is a hands-on, founder-led pre-seed fund. We work closely with teams to design great companies—from customers and culture to cash flow and capital.
The FoundersEdge Difference
Hands-on partnership
We work closely with founding teams to design and build durable companies.
Data-driven guidance
Advice backed by data and operating experience, tailored to your stage.
Network access
Warm connections across experienced founders, mentors, and investors.
Focus on fundamentals
Customers, Culture, Cash Flow, and Capital to de-risk early stages.
How FoundersEdge works
- Apply: Submit your company through the FoundersEdge application.
- Partner: Work directly with the fund's operating partners on strategy and fundraising.
- Scale: Tap warm intros, customer development support, and follow-on capital.
Explore FoundersEdge
Preview FoundersEdge and learn more about the founder community and resources.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is FoundersEdge?
- FoundersEdge: mentorship, resources and funding for early-stage AI startups.
- Why is FoundersEdge part of Boston AI Week?
- FoundersEdge is a Venture & Innovation partner of Boston AI Week 2026, The Festival of AI. Boston AI Week is built as a rising tide for the whole ecosystem, and partners like FoundersEdge help make the festival open, statewide, and useful to the people building AI here.
- How can I connect with FoundersEdge?
- Use the "Pitch FoundersEdge" link on this page, or visit www.foundersedge.com. You can also meet the FoundersEdge team during Boston AI Week events across Massachusetts.
- When is Boston AI Week 2026?
- Boston AI Week 2026 runs September 16 – October 28, 2026, with Core Festival Week from September 24 – October 2, 2026. Browse every session on the Boston AI Week schedule.